Showtime broke the news July 2 via the network's public relations Twitter handle @SHO_PR. With the announcement was a message from Michael C. Hall: “Dear Fans, Farewell. Thanks for being Dexter’s steadfast confidants! Catch you on the flipside…”

Bonus: Showtime will also host autograph signings and merchandise giveaways at booth #2343.

Homework: Watch the eighth and final season of “Dexter” Sunday nights 9 p.m. on Showtime.